Cranebrook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
802 recorded in this period, compared with 866 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cranebrook
Cranebrook is a suburban locality situated in the western outskirts of Sydney within the City of New South Wales local government area (Postcode 2749). Geographically, the suburb is bounded to the west by the Nepean River and features a predominantly residential layout interspersed with green spaces, acting as a transition zone between the urban expanse of Penrith and the rural foothills of the Blue Mountains. Demographically, Cranebrook accommodates a diverse population spanning families, young couples, and retirees, housed within a mix of established residential subdivisions and newer developments.
Local life in Cranebrook is supported by neighbourhood shopping villages, including the Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre, which provide essential retail and commercial services to residents. The suburb features several local parks, sports fields, and educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools. For more extensive retail, healthcare, and cultural amenities, residents primarily rely on the nearby Penrith city centre.
Historically, the area transitioned from Indigenous custodianship to European agricultural use following British settlement in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, initially forming part of the broader regional expansion along the Nepean River. For much of its history, Cranebrook remained semi-rural and semi-industrial before undergoing substantial suburbanisation in the latter half of the 20th century, transforming into the established residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 99 | 130 |
| Fraud | 83 | 77 |
| Malicious damage to property | 83 | 105 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 65 | 87 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 60 | 85 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 50 | 32 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 42 | 48 |
| Breach bail conditions | 31 | 32 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 28 | 36 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 28 | 27 |
| Steal from retail store | 28 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 27 | 24 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 24 | 19 |
| Steal from dwelling | 17 | 24 |
| Trespass | 17 | 11 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 13 |
| Other offences | 12 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 11 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 15,779 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.